Erskineville Oval, Sydney

Name: Erskineville Oval
Address: Mitchell Rd., Sydney, 2043, Australia

#1213 among attractions in Sydney

Sport venue, Sport, Field

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Facts and practical information

Erskineville Oval is a sporting venue in Erskineville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Originally developed and opened in 1885 as Macdonaldtown Park, it was later renamed in 1892 to its current form with the municipality name change of the local government body. At approximately a capacity of 5000 spectators, previously 2000 Erskineville Oval was formerly an AFL venue as of 1903 when the NSW Australian Football League was founded. From 1913, the ground become a rugby venue as well, in which it has since hosted professional teams such as Newtown and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. ()

Opened: 1885 (139 years ago)Capacity: 5000Coordinates: 33°54'7"S, 151°11'28"E

Address

Mitchell Rd.South Sydney (Erskinville)Sydney 2043 Australia

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Day trips

Erskineville Oval – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carriageworks, Central Park, Camperdown Cemetery, Redfern Park.

0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Carriageworks, Sydney
14 min walk • Carriageworks, nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to contemporary arts and culture. This dynamic venue, once part of the Eveleigh Rail Yards, has been transformed into a hub for artistic expression and innovation.
1.3 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Art gallery
Central Park, Sydney
34 min walk • Central Park is a vibrant and contemporary shopping centre located in the heart of Sydney, Australia. It stands as a modern hub of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a unique shopping experience in the bustling city.
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
Camperdown Cemetery, Sydney
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Newtown, Sydney, Camperdown Cemetery stands as a serene and historical oasis amidst the urban bustle. Established in the mid-19th century, this cemetery is not just a final resting place for the departed but a significant heritage site that...
1 miNE
Park
Redfern Park, Sydney
26 min walk • Redfern Park, nestled in the heart of Redfern, a suburb located just a stone's throw from Sydney's bustling Central Business District, is an urban oasis rich in cultural and historical significance. This charming park serves as a verdant retreat for locals and tourists...
0.7 miSW
Park, Playground
Sydney Park, Sydney
19 min walk • Sydney Park is a 41.6-hectare recreational area in the inner-city area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The parkland is located in the suburb of Alexandria, sitting along the borders with Newtown and Erskineville.
1 miNE
City hall, Victorian architecture
Redfern Town Hall, Sydney
26 min walk • The Redfern Town Hall is a landmark sandstone civic building located in the heart of Redfern, New South Wales, Australia. built in 1870 and designed in the Victorian Regency style by George Allen Mansfield.
1 miNW
Memorial
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
26 min walk • The Victoria and Albert Pavilions are jointly heritage-listed public hospital buildings within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital at Missenden Road, Camperdown, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
1 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
26 min walk • The Enmore Theatre is a theatre and entertainment venue in Sydney, Australia. It was built in 1908. It is located at 118–132 Enmore Road in Newtown, in the inner west of Sydney's suburbs. It was first opened in 1912 as a photo-play theatre.
0.8 miE
Park
Waterloo Town Hall, Sydney
21 min walk • The Waterloo Town Hall is a heritage-listed town hall located in Waterloo, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Located at 770 Elizabeth Street, it was built in 1880–82 in the Victorian Italianate architectural style with Second Empire elements by John Smedley, Edward Hughes and Ambrose Thornley.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney
31 min walk • The White Rabbit Gallery is a contemporary art museum located in the inner city Sydney suburb of Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia, which exhibits selections from the White Rabbit Collection of 21st-century Chinese contemporary art.
0.4 miSW
Area
Erskineville, Sydney
11 min walk • Erskineville is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 6 kilometres south west of the Sydney central business district and is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Erskineville Oval?

Nearby attractions include Erskineville, Sydney (11 min walk), Macdonaldtown, Sydney (11 min walk), Alexandria Town Hall, Sydney (12 min walk), Erskineville Town Hall, Sydney (12 min walk).

How to get to Erskineville Oval by public transport?

The nearest stations to Erskineville Oval:

Train

Erskineville (9 min walk)
Macdonaldtown (12 min walk)

Bus

Erskineville, Erskineville Road nr Charles Street • Lines: 355 (10 min walk)
Stand C, Newtown Station • Lines: 355 (20 min walk)